Amsterdam to Geneva Flights

Flights from Amsterdam

Flights from Amsterdam generally depart from the extensive modern Schiphol Airport. The facilities at the airport are extensive, and there are plenty of opportunities for shopping or dining, as well as a range of entertainment options on-site at Schiphol.

Getting to Amsterdam Schiphol

There are a number of ways to get from the city centre in Amsterdam to the airport at Schiphol to catch a flight to one of many international destinations. Drivers can make use of the extensive parking facilities at Schiphol, and have options for both the type of parking and the distance from the terminal. Smart and valet parking are available, for example, while access to the airport terminal may be through a foot tunnel or by shuttle bus. In either case, the terminal should be no more than 10 minutes away.

By public transport, Schiphol can be reached by bus or train, and a number of hotels offer a complementary shuttle bus service for guests catching flights from Amsterdam. There is a comprehensive network of bus routes that take passengers to Schiphol from around the Amsterdam area. Meanwhile, the railway station is located immediately below the airport and provides comprehensive rail links to locations in the Netherlands, as well as to a number of cities in Germany and Belgium.

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Flying into Geneva International Airport

Geneva's main airport is located on the Swiss-French border, about three miles north-west of the centre of the city. Because it is located on the border, travellers going to both countries fly into this airport. Geneva International Airport is a hub for Darwin Airline and the discount airline easyJet Switzerland, and it is a focus city for Swiss International Air Lines, so there are plenty of flights into the airport from major international destinations. To find the cheapest airfares, use ebookers to compare flights on all of the carriers that fly from your destination.

Airport Transportation Options

You can get from the airport by taxi, bus, or rail. A taxi to the centre of the city will cost about CHF 30. The number 10 and number 5 buses run from the airport to the city centre every fifteen minutes from 6 a.m. To 11 p.m. Train service is also available from the airport train station. Both buses and trains cost about CHF 3. You can obtain a free transport ticket, valid for eighty minutes, to the city centre from the Geneva transport kiosk in the arrival terminal. If you prefer to rent a car, use ebookers to find discounted rates.

Typical Weather in Geneva

Geneva enjoys mild temperatures. In the summer months from June through August, expect temperatures to range from about 11°C to 25°C. In January, the coldest month, temperatures can fall to -1.9°C. Temperatures in the spring and fall fluctuate from 5°C to 15°C. The mild weather means there is never a bad time to visit Geneva.

Geneva City Highlights

Geneva is an important international city and boasts eighty-two sites that are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. This cultural mecca offers plenty of things to do for the entire family. Add a visit to the Jet d'Eau fountain to your itinerary to see a truly impressive water plume, and spend a few hours walking through Old Town and the Quartier des Grottes. If you venture just over the French border, you can take the Saleve cable car up the mountain for views of Mt. Blanc and the Lake Geneva area. Let ebookers help you find affordable accommodation in the Geneva area and discounts on tickets to the area's most popular attractions.